The Dive

The parting of clear water -

as the diver's head

creases against

the point

of entry -

Slicing

through wetness -

as a knife

splits clean -

to a lemon's core.

The body propels forward

water shimmering along

the sides of flesh -

Arms move upward -

reaching -

for

white

air.

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